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Mexico inflation rises to 3.62% amid higher energy costs
Mexico's annual inflation rate reached 3.62% during the first half of October, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). This figure is slightly lower than the 3.63% recorded during the same period in 2025.
The National Consumer Price Index (INPC) increased by 0.41% compared to the previous fortnight. A primary driver of this increase was the 18.51% rise in electricity prices, following the conclusion of summer season subsidies in 18 cities, including Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Mérida.
Other significant price increases included air transport costs, which rose by 14.77%, and green tomatoes, which saw a 22.07% increase. Conversely, agricultural products experienced a slight decrease of 0.11% compared to the previous period.
Core inflation, which excludes volatile items, rose 0.25% biweekly and stands at 3.78% annually. The rise in inflation has impacted the Mexican peso, which reached a one-year low against the U.S. dollar, as investors weigh the potential for the Bank of Mexico to maintain higher interest rates to combat persistent price pressures.
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Aeroméxico · Banco de México · Bank of Mexico · Chihuahua · Coahuila · INEGI · Mexico · National Institute of Statistics and Geography · Tuxtla Gutiérrez · Viva Aerobús · Yucatán
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- [DISPUTED] Mexico's annual inflation rate was 3.62% in the first half of October. formato7.com · prochihuahua.mx · proyectodiez.mx · world-today-journal.com · www.acierta.mx · +11 more
- [DISPUTED] Core inflation rose 0.25% biweekly and 3.78% annually. formato7.com · prochihuahua.mx · www.acierta.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · udgtv.com · +6 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Agricultural product prices decreased by 0.11% compared to the previous period. formato7.com · udgtv.com · www.yucatan.com.mx · www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
- [DISPUTED] The National Consumer Price Index (INPC) increased 0.41% compared to the previous fortnight. formato7.com · prochihuahua.mx · www.acierta.mx · www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx · www.yucatan.com.mx · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Electricity price increases followed the end of summer season subsidies in 18 cities. www.acierta.mx · www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx · diario21.com.mx · diariolavozdelsureste.com · www.poresto.com · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Air transport costs increased by 14.77%. www.acierta.mx · udgtv.com · www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx · diariolavozdelsureste.com · diario21.com.mx
- [● 10 SOURCES] Electricity prices rose by 18.51%. www.acierta.mx · udgtv.com · tribunanoticias.mx · diario21.com.mx · diariolavozdelsureste.com · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Green tomato prices increased by 22.07%. www.acierta.mx · udgtv.com · tribunanoticias.mx · diario21.com.mx